I know it sounds a bit concpiracy theory but...
FATA and HAMAS are really having a go at each other. 80 dead so far, Civil war is about to descend on Palestine. FATA are the more moderate of the two parties who are willing to talk with the West. HAMAS on the other hand main reason for existence is the destruction of Isreal.
Now youd think the staple weapon for these two combatants would be the AK. Cheap, easy to use, and readily available. Funny old thing, watching on the BBC news, every single FATA gunmen was seen holding a brand new M4A1 with m203 attachment. hmmmmmm. Not many militia organisations get hold of these so easily.